Find all the details how to reach ,where to stay ,how to plan your day at the end of this blog.
Leh->lamayuru->leh(220km)one full day
Journey is more beautiful than destination ,till now I only heard it ,but on the very first day of ladakh bike trip ,I realized the same too .So I am going to share this beautiful journey of eight days and some travel guide to ladkah ,with all my readers,
This was the very first day of my ladakh bike trip .We all were very excited ,and some where inside I was little bit worried as well ,because I did not do bike riding in hill station earlier ,not even a small one .so this trip is going to be full of adventure ,thrilled ,and more enjoyable for me .I was super excited.
We started for lamayuru at 10 a.m ,on the way we covered 'Magnetic Hill','Sangam of zaskar and Indus rever',then in between big giant mountain finally reached at lamayuru monastrey by evening .Though the first day journey was very beautiful and super enjoyable in between endless road covered by mountains .But while returning back to leh ,my bike got punctured and there was no mechanic available at night 10 .Thanks to our bike rental guy ,he came for us from leh and repaired my bike at 12:30 am,and here the toughest part of the day starts .Yes we ride in between those curvey hill tops at mid night .It was full dark ,cold ,shooting stones ,every moment I was feeling like this is going to be my last day .but finally after 2 hrs of midnight ride ,we finally reached at 2:30 in our leh hotel. Though it was a dangerous ride ,but at the end of the Day 1 trip ,we gained full amount of confidence to ride on ladakh roads .Now Ladakh hilly roads are a family for us .
Second day started with an excitement ,as we are heading towards world's highest motorable road(falsely claimed) ,18000 feet .Reaching to such highest peak where oxygen level is very low is achievement on itself . In the same morning Unfortunately our friend ,who was declared as team Captain on day 1 ,fall sick because of low oxygen level in his body and got admitted to hospital .That was a very tough moment for us (the rest two members in gang) ,to leave him in leh and move forward to continue our journey. Finally we started @9 a.m and reached khardungla top by 2 p.m ,though it was recommended not to spend more than 15 mins there ,we stayed there almost for 1 hr.The view and passing through the bad conditioned road to reach there is really amazing and memorable ,which can be cheered for life Time .
Then we started towards diskit (Nubra valley ) .if u have watched 'bhag mikha bhag' ,then this is the place where milkha was running between sands and practicing .And this is also the place which you will get to see in 'dear comarade ' movie . When we touched the land of Nubra valley ,it was magical ..the view ,the sunset view , you are witnessing it while riding on a road in between mountains ,riding parallel to river .
Diskit ->turtuk ->diskit(90*2 km )
Again a new morning ,new day ,and a new destination Turtuk ,this is the last village of India before Pakistan.
You will get to see the beautiful view while driving .Riding through the Never ending straight empty roads ,will make you feel the beauty of the journey .Don't forget to drink the pure water coming directly from the glacier as a form of waterfall.It tastes amazing ,pure and chilled .even though u drink 1 litr of water ,still you fill thirsty .That describes the beauty of that water .
Evening came back to diskit ,spend some time at 'Hunder sand Dunes'.you will get to see different colors in the sky during sunset .
Today is kind of rest day for us .Travelling to a small village called Panamik.Resting below the blue sky ,with mountains all around and no one else anywhere except you for 5 km radius is an excellent feeling of piece .you can feel each n every bit of wind there .Felt like time should be stopped there .
It took around 1.5 hrs to reach there .If you are searching for piece and you have extra one day in your hand then this place is worth visit .I have hardly seen 10 ppl crossing our path .
Diskit->Pangong (160 km /7 hrs)
Today is the most exciting day and fortunately it turned out to be the most adventurous and toughest journey through out our trip .
we started at 9 a.m ,then in Midway we got stuck for almost 2 hrs ,because the glaciers melted down and there was a huge speedy water was passing tearing down the road .To cross that we had to do pure off road (all above the stones ,only and only big stones ),where every moment you bike will sleep .That day I got to know the use of half clause in bike .finally level one was done ,it's like I am climbing a mountain without any proper road ,all above the stones .
Now coming to level 2 it was the water flow ,almost of half of the height of the bike .Crossing that was really adventurous.I got almost 2 glasses of water inside my shoes ,and for next 6 hrs travelled with the same .
Finally we reached Pangong lake around 5 p.m and booked the tents over there .
The beautiful blue color of the Pangong lake ,which changes according to sky and sunlight was amazing .you can see four color shade of blue in 1hr.
The temperature was around -3 degree ,even multiple jackets are also not enough to keep you warm over there .But anyhow we really enjoyed staying there .
Pangong->Changla pass->Leh(160 km /7 hrs)
This is our last day of journey ,and we are heading back to leh via Changla pass. The journey from past 6 days was so beautiful that ,it still feels like the first day .Starting from day 1 bike puncture ,health issue of friend ,crossing the off roads ,crossing through waterfalls ,all are now will be alive in our memories ,which can't be forgotten .
See you soon ladakh ....
Plan your Trip to Leh-Ladakh.
Travel ways:
1. Flight->Bike:6-8 days Trip(Take a Flight from Delhi to Leh, From Leh take Bike Rent and enjoy your bike riding till 8 days).Flight cost may differ according to season ,Best time to visit is March-Sep mid.
2.By road-(Manali->Leh->Srinagar)/vice versa(requires min 9-11 days)
Tripver is the best travel organizer (per head 33k /excluding fuel cost,for solo ride )
Reach Delhi.One night journey on bus to chandigarh ,from there start with bike,Then reach leh and exist via Srinagar.
How to Plan your accommodation and travel once you reach Leh.
Note: Keep extra one or two reserve days..in your hand ..so that in case any one of you get sick(Because of low oxygen level) ..your travel plan wont affect.
Day 0(night stay at leh)Try to reach Leh by morning 8-9 am..so that you have complete one day to take rest and to get acquainted with their low oxygen level.
Bike & permit arrangements (Bike 1100 for RE 350,1500 for RE500,1700 for Himalayan)
Day 1: leh –Lamayuru monastery->Return to leh(Night stay at leh)
On the way(magnetic hill,Indus Zaskar sangam)
Alchi monastery(optional ,while returning if time permits)
Day 2:Leh->Diskit(nubra valley)-via khardungla pass.(night stay at diskit)
Evening try to visit hunder sand dunes in nubra.
Diskit monastery (same day or next day)
Day 3:Diskit to turtuk(near Pakistan border)->return back to diskit(night stay at diskit)
Try to go inside the Trurtuk village .
Day 4:Diskit to pangong Lake(night stay at pangong)
NB:Try to start early by 7, because glaciers start melting After sun rise.and u may face road blocks by water on your way.because of that u might reach ur destination 2-3 hrs late.
Day 5:Pangong lake to Leh via changla pass(night stay at leh)
Day 6:Explore leh, shopping at leh market
Visit santi stupa..evening the view is good
Visit hall of fame
Day 7:Morning catch flight to Delhi
Try to have ‘Aslam chicken ‘ near jamma masjid delhi,it’s the real butter chicen ..awsm taste
Try to have khoya jalebi,khoya gulab jamun on the same lane.
Hotel details:
@Leh:Ladakh imperial
@Diskit
hotel real siachen)9419372016,9469291280,9419834508
Medication care:
Drink Lots of water , to increase your body oxygen level .Don't take out side oily ,spicy food , try to take homely plain food , The hotel details i have given has homely food available .Avoid drinking wine on starting day of your stay.
Carry a medicine box ,which includes all basic medicines .Drink as much as water to avoid AMS,Which happens some times due to Low oxygen level on body.
You can measure your body oxygen level at the respective hotels , they keep oxygen measurement machine.if your oxygen level is between 70-80 , then you should consult doctor.
Carry Oxygen cylinder (optional), in case you feel your oxygen level will be low.Don't buy the small oxygen spray from the medicine store (rs.700), That is of no use.Instead rent a cylinder from medicine store , which cost rs:300 per day.
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